Nursery Manager

Reference: P8JOB5763 |Specialist area: Management |Sector: Education Pyramid8 are currently supporting a Nursery based in Sandal to recruit a Nursery Manager. They have a Good Ofsted rating and currently provide care to around 47 Children. They are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager or a Room Leader who is looking to take a step up. You will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of around 8 early Years Practitioners. We are looking for someone with a particular strength in leading and supporting teams to deliver the curriculum by nurturing, coaching, mentoring and growing the team within the ethos and culture of the existing Early Years approach which is led by the Early Years’ Service Manager. You will work a 37 hour week Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm The Role You will be able to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery and its team You will be able to successfully manage the day to day running of the nursery and deliver high standards of care and education to all children You will be comfortable being responsible for keeping clear and accurate records and specifically writing clear objective observations You have excellent planning, organisation, IT and presentation skills You are a strong communicator and are able to motivate, manage and work productively within the team You are able to identify training needs and develop training plans for your team You will be comfortable recruiting, inducting, supporting, training and conducting appraisals for your team You are able to work with parents, outside agencies, manage running costs, facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement recommendations The individual Minimum full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Designated Safeguarding Lead Safer Recruitment Training Paediatric First Aid Food and Hygiene Level 2 Designated Safeguarding Lead Minimum of 2 years recent experience of working in a Nursery/Preschool setting within a senior role Excellent knowledge of the current Early Years Inspection Framework Thorough Knowledge of and appreciation for child safeguarding and welfare Strong understanding of health and safety and practical hygiene issues

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